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Managing safety and compliance in multiple cutting-edge semiconductor research laboratoriesOverseeing method development and providing input to manage safe use of hazardous materialsProcuring laboratory equipment and working to install items in existing spacesCataloging and reporting of hazardous and unsafe processes and conditions, including remedial action to address issuesLiaising between multidisciplinary departments to streamline workflows and expedite processes and data generation

Proficiency in preparing, testing, and analyzing environmental samples instrict compliance with SOPs and quality standardsHighly organized with a strong ability to plan and manage sample flowefficiently, ensuring project deadlines are metSkilled in preparing standards and reagents as requiredUse of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for datamanagement, work list generation, and job status updatesStrong communicator, capable of effectively reporting project status andinstrumentation issues to managementExperienced in instrument calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenanceThorough understanding of inductively coupled plasmas and instrumentresponsesIdentifying root causes, and recommending process improvementsCollaboration with management to implement process enhancementsCommitted to safety, ethics, and quality practices, ensuring a clean andorderly laboratory environmentUse of critical reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of technicalsolutionsDetail-oriented, maintaining accurate and well-organized documentation.

Undertaking analysis of novel materials by ICP-MS, ICP-OES and Ion Chromatography.Managing an intake process, receiving in and prioritizing requests from R&D scientists, responding to queries to update progress when needed.Identifying inefficiencies in the intake process and working with management to train others to follow procedure.Coordinating with a diverse team to prioritize lab work and projects.Updating systems with completed work and projects, providing data and results when needed.Following COSHH and GHS guidelines in regards to handling hazardous materials and chemical reagents.Ensuring procedures are followed relating to correct and safe chemical storage.Acting as departmental safety representative and being involved in reviewing safety procedures.Working to procedures accredited under UKAS, ISO17025, ISO9001. Liaising with suppliers in order to organize scheduled preventative maintenance, as well as repairs to laboratory instrumentation.Using software to track stock levels and maintain supply levels to ensure consistent laboratory throughput.Using proprietary web clients to distribute completed analytical reports.Ordering, taking delivery of and overseeing installation of new laboratory equipment.Developing new analytical procedures and training other team members on how to use these methods.

Collection & booking in of crude oil and natural gas samples for analysis Sample preparation & restoration Sample analysis (including composition by gas chromatography, kinematic viscosity determination, water content by Karl Fischer titration) Analysis and interpretation of data and results Generating professional reports on sample analysis Working to UKAS and ISO17025 accreditation

Booking in & cataloging of various sample types into a computerized database Preparation of different sample matrices for various analyses Preparation of standard solutions and reagents